Help with Wii u vent cleaning about anti static band

Pokemoncrusher1

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I am cleaning my Wii u vents and wearing a anti static band can I attach the alligator clips to a piece of aluminum foil instead of a computer case like other posts say. If not any other suggestions?

Also didn't really know the right category and thread for this.

Thanks.
 
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If the foil is not connected to anything, there's no reason to believe it will have the same electrical potential as the Wii PCB. Doing this is the same as grounding to nothing at all.

doesn't really need to be a pc, something like a radiator or plumbing works, but is not ideal. TBH most components nowadays are resistant enough to not need the wristband, but I guess its good to be cautious...

ar2uro

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If the foil is not connected to anything, there's no reason to believe it will have the same electrical potential as the Wii PCB. Doing this is the same as grounding to nothing at all.

doesn't really need to be a pc, something like a radiator or plumbing works, but is not ideal. TBH most components nowadays are resistant enough to not need the wristband, but I guess its good to be cautious...
 
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